tunnel

Definition

  • noun: a passage that goes under the ground, through a hill, etc.
  • noun: a hollow conduit or recess
  • verb: to make a tunnel
  • verb: to make or use a tunnel
  • synonyms: funnel, flue, tube

Examples

  • The work on our house has been going on for months, but we're finally starting to see a 'light at the end of the tunnel'.

  • The prisoners tried to 'tunnel' their way out. [=tried to escape by digging a tunnel]

  • His 'tunnel vision' made sensible discussions on political issues nearly impossible.

Movie quotes

  • (..) exactly what I will not be doing. Branch, it's a high five. The others lead to certain death. Get perspective. One high five and then you'll tell us which tunnel to take, right? So easy. Okay, fine! Too slow. Too slow? Classic. (..)
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